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Colectomy (Colon Resection Surgery): What You Need to Know
In a total colectomy, the entire colon is removed. However, either part or all of the rectum is left intact. The outcome of ...
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What happens if a doctor removes a colon polyp and it contains cancer?
If the surgeon removes all of the colon, this is known as a total colectomy. This approach is rarer than partial colectomy for colon cancer. Issues that may lead to a total colectomy include ...